HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-07-19 Council (Regular) Minutes~"' County of Newell No. 4
Minutes of Council Meeting
July 19, 2001
The regular Council Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was held in the County Office at
Brooks, AB on Thursday, July 19, 2001 commencing at 10:05 a.m.
Members Present Reeve W. Daniels
Councillors V. Fabian
N. Berg
C. Vermeeren
J. Harbinson
M. Loewen
A. Eckert
M. Douglass
C. Baksa
Administrator A. Martens
Recording Secretary P. Hoffinan
~,.., 1. Excused from Meeting
Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Councillor Steinbach be excused from this meeting.
Carried.
2. Minutes
1. Council Minutes - JulYS, 2001
Minutes of the July 5, 2001 meeting were presented. Moved by Councillor Fabian that we
adopt the minutes as presented. Carried.
2. Public Hearing Minutes -July 5.2001
Minutes of the July 5, 2001 Public Hearing were presented. Moved by Councillor Douglass
that we adopt the minutes as presented. Carried.
3. Call for Post Agenda Items
The Reeve called for post agenda items.
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4. Adoption of Agenda
Moved by Councillor Berg that we adopt the agenda as amended. Carried.
5. Business from Minutes
10 Notice of Motion
This item was not lifted from the table.
16 Bvlaw 1355-01 -Setbacks Along Public Roads
Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bylaw 1355-01, being a bylaw to prohibit the
development, placement, construction, erection, excavation or other development, whether on,
above or below ground, along public roads, receive third and final reading. Moved by
Councillor Vermeeren that this bylaw be amended by increasing the maximum fine amount
from $200 to $500. Vote on amendment. Defeated. Vote on motion for third and final
reading. Carried.
6. Correspondence
1. Town of Bassano -Business Licences
A letter from the Town of Bassano, with regard to Business Licences, was presented to
Council. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we receive this as information. Carried.
2. Ken Ellingson -Moratorium on Subdivisions
A letter from Ken Ellingson, with regard to the proposed moratorium on subdivisions, was
presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Berg that we accept this as information. Carried.
3. Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association Meeting -September 21, 2001
A letter from Foothills Little Bow Municipal Association, regarding their September 21, 2001
meeting, was presented to Council. Permitting and regulating Intensive Livestock Operations
will be requested to be an agenda item.
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~'"' 4. A A M D & C -Real Property Transfer Declaration Proposal
A letter from the A.A.M.D.&C., with regard to a proposed Real Property Transfer Declaration,
was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we inform the A.A.M.D.&C. that
we support this proposal. Carried.
5. A.A.M.D. & C. -Councillor Pocket Reference Manual
A letter from the A.A.M.D.&C., with regard to the Councillor Pocket Reference Manual, was
presented to Council. The attached survey was completed and will be forwarded to the
A.A.M.D.&C.
6. A.A.M.D. & C. -Treatment of Rural Issues Within the FCM
A letter from the A.A.M.D.&C., responding to our letter regarding the treatment ofrural issues
within the FCM, was presented to Council. Moved by Councillor Baksa that we send a letter
to the A.A.M.D.&C. requesting that this item be included as a topic during the Fall
A.A.M.D.&C. Convention and that we also ask that it be included on the next meeting agenda
of the Foothill Little Bow Municipal Association. Carried.
7. Alberta Transportation - By-law 1337-00 -Proposed Closure & Sale
A letter from Alberta Transportation, with regard to Bylaw 1337-00 -proposed closure and
sale of the following described highways: "Title #1 -Road Allowance lying between the W
%z 3 and E %z 4-16-15-W4; Title #2 -Road Allowance lying between the E %s 9 and W'/z 10-
16-15-W4; Title #3 -The intersection of Road Allowances at the SW corner of 15-16-15-W4;
Title #4 -Road Allowance lying between the W %z of 15 and the E'/z of 16-16-15-W4; Title
#5 -That portion of Road Allowance lying between the E'/z 21 and W %z 22-16-15-W4 which
' lies South of the production Westerly of the South limit of Road Plan 8311801, was presented
to Council. Moved by Councillor Vermeeren that Administration meet with Eastern Irrigation
District representatives to develop a strategy with regard to this matter. Carved.
7. Other Business
1. Overpass Location Resolution
Moved by Councillor Loewen that we adopt the following resolution:
WHEREAS the TransCanada Highway is under the jurisdiction and control of Alberta
Transportation;
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AND WHEREAS the County ofNewell acknowledges that any decisions regarding overpasses
along the TransCanada Highway are the responsibility of Alberta Transportation;
AND WHEREAS the County of Newell is not in agreement with, but will reluctantly accept,
Alberta Transportation's selection of the Cassils Road intersection vicinity for an overpass
along the TransCanada Highway corridor;
AND WHEREAS the County of Newell feels that this location will have a negative long-term
planning impact in that it limits the potential for highway commercial developments in the
area of the proposed overpass;
AND WHEREAS the location does not alleviate the safety concerns of using both residential
areas and school zones as a commercial truck route, which includes the transportation of
dangerous goods, through the Town of Brooks;
AND WHEREAS we believe that the report and presentation of the consultants given to the
County of Newell and the Town of Brooks on June 28, 2001 was biased so as to justify the
previous location selected by Alberta Transportation;
AND WHEREAS the proposal limits access to the Brooks Industrial Area thereby constraining
the safe and efficient transportation of goods;
AND WHEREAS the proposed location imposes a future responsibility on the County of
Newell to develop truck routes to move traffic away from the overpass, ultimately causing
unsafe conditions at alternate access points along the TransCanada Highway corridor;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County of Newell go on record as having
identified the concerns outlined in this resolution and forward a copy of this resolution to the
Honourable Ed Stelmach, Minister of Transportation.
Carved.
2. Treasurer's Report for May
Moved by Councillor Baksa that we approve the Treasurer's Report for May 2001. Carried.
3. Palliser Economic Partnership Ltd. -Memorandum of Association &
Articles of Association
A draft Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association for the Palliser Economic
Partnership Ltd. were presented to Council for their review and input. Council felt that the
following amendments should be made:
1. Article 15 of the Articles of Association have the words "shall be two members present
representing in person or by proxy" deleted.
2. All references to proxies in the Articles should be deleted.
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3. In the Articles, the second Article 42 and the first Article 43 should be deleted with the
rest of the Articles renumbered accordingly, as these Articles are repeats of the previous
two Articles.
4. The reference to Article 50 in Article 50 of the Articles should more correctly refer to
Article 51.
8. Delegations
The Planner, Gord Shaw, was in attendance for the following two items .
1. Heinz Dyck - Subdivision O 1 NL 008
Heinz Dyck was in attendance to provide information on this application and request that the
County waive the maximum parcel size. Moved by Councillor Loewen that we amend our
recommendation to the IMPC regarding Subdivision O1 NL 008 by granting a size waiver to
approximately 14 acres to allow the boundary to follow the drain and the north boundary of
the railway bed. Carried.
2. MPC Report
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a) Direct Control District
The Planner presented a proposal for a Land Use Bylaw Amendment to establish a Direct
Control District. Moved by Councillor Berg that we distribute a proposed amendment to the
Land Use Bylaw to establish a Direct Control District. Carried.
The Planner left the meeting at this time.
Other Business (cont'd)
3. Palliser Economic Partnership Ltd. -Memorandum of Association &
Articles of Association (cont'd)
Administration was directed to send our recommendations regarding the Articles of
Association of Palliser Economic Partnership Ltd. to the Palliser Economic Partnership Ltd.
Lunch
Council recessed for lunch from 11:58 a.m to 1:25 p.m.
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9. In Camera
Moved by Councillor Berg that we move in camera. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Eckert that we move out of camera. Carried.
10. Post Agenda Items
1. Gem Recreation Board -Regional Recreation Board
A letter from the Gem Recreation Board, regarding a Regional Recreation Board, was
presented to Council as information.
2. Patricia Advisory Committee -Water Rationing
A letter from the Patricia Advisory Committee, regarding water rationing, was presented to
Council.
Moved by Councillor Douglass that Bylaw 1359-01, being a bylaw for the purpose ofrationing
outside watering in the Hamlet of Patricia, receive first reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Berg that Bylaw 1359-01 receive second reading. Moved by Councillor
Vermeeren that we amend this bylaw as follows:
1. In Article 2: replace "as follows" with "as outlined in the notice";
2. Articles 2.a, 2.b and 2.c being deleted in their entirety;
3. Anew Article 3 being added to read: "Proper notice is deemed to be given by posting a
notice in the Patricia Post Office and by mailing a copy of the notice to all mail boxes of
residents living in Patricia. Notice is deemed to be given at the time the notice is posted
• in the Patricia Post Office."
4. Articles 3 and 4 being renumbered as Articles 4 and 5 respectively.
Vote on amendment. Carried. Vote on second reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Baksa that consent be given to proceed with third and final reading of
Bylaw 1359-01. Carried Unanimously.
Moved by Councillor Harbinson that Bylaw 1359-01 receive third and final reading. Carried.
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~ Moved by Councillor Berg that outside water rationing in the Hamlet of Patricia be set by
allowing lots with even numbers to be watered on even days, and lots with odd numbers to be
watered on odd days, from 5:00 p.m. to midnight, effective July 23, 2001 until further notice.
Carried.
3. Prairie Grain Transportation Prog am
The Administrator reported that our application for the Cassils AgriCore Road has been
approved.
11. Committee Reports
Municipal
No report.
A.S.B.
Councillor Loewen gave this report.
a. Soil Erosion in Count~ghts-of--Way
Moved by Councillor Loewen that we pursue the development of a bylaw to deal with soil
erosion affecting County rights-of--way. Carried.
b. Bylaw 1360-01 -Common Burdock
Moved by Councillor Loewen that Bylaw 1360-01, being a bylaw to relegate control of
Common Burdock as a noxious weed, receive first reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Baksa that Bylaw 1360-01 receive second reading. Carried.
Moved by Councillor Harbinson that consent be given to proceed with third and final reading.
Defeated.
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c. Rural Beautification Award Signns
It was the consensus of Council to pursue a Rural Beautification Award Sign that will be given
to the recipient to keep. Depending on costs, the Agricultural Fieldman may order these signs
without further approval of Council.
Newell Foundation
Councillor Berg gave this report.
Salary Ne og bating Committee
No report.
Assessment Review Board
No report.
Airport Commission
No report.
Disaster Services
No report. ~ 7
Municipal Library Board
Councillor Douglass gave this report.
Foothills Little Bow Association
No report.
Municipal Budget Committee
No report.
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~" Municipal Planning Commission
This report was given earlier in the meeting.
Inter-municipal Plannin~~Commission
No report.
Subdivision & Development Appeal Board
Reeve Daniels gave this report.
Brooks & District Ambulance Association
Councillor Harbinson gave this report. Administration was directed to send a letter to the
Chairman of the Palliser Health Authority Board, with copies to the individual board members,
inviting them to attend a future Council meeting.
~- Newell Regional Solid Waste Management Authority
Reeve Daniels gave this report.
Urban Fringe Committee
No report.
Community Impact Study Committee
No report.
Road Ban Committee
No report.
Municipal Development Plan Committee
No report.
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Grievance Committee
No report.
9-1-1
Councillor Baksa gave this report.
College Advisory Committee
Councillor Vermeeren gave this report.
Water Management of South Saskatchewan River Basin
No report.
Workshop Session
Councillor Harbinson gave this report.
F.C.S.S. Board
Councillor Loewen gave this report.
a) Allocation of Fundin
Moved by Councillor Loewen that we approve F.C.S.S. funding of $8,500 to Seniors Outreach
for medical transportation of seniors within the County of Newell, and that we request
assurance that the seniors are to be transported from their residences to their appointments
then returned to their residences and also that we require quarterly statistical reporting of
usage. Carried.
b) Member-at-Larne
Administration reported that the County did not receive any applications with regard to the
F.C.S.S. Member-at-Large vacancy.
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~-- c) Home Support
Moved by Councillor Loewen that we provide Home Support Services to areas in the County
in which these services are currently not available at a cost not to exceed $15,000 for the
remainder of 2001. Carried.
d) Administrative Costs
Administration will present the administrative costs to date for F.C.S.S. at the next meeting.
Palliser Economic Partnership
Reeve Daniels gave this report.
12. Question Period /Notice of Motion
A question period was held.
13. Information Items
1. Safety Minutes
14. Adjourn
Moved by Councillor Fabian that the meeting adjourn at 3:20 p.m. Carried.
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